Field Service Technician I

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Dashiell Field Services specializes in a variety of power system services from acceptance testing and field engineering to the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modifications of all elements in a power system- including substations, switchgear, plant power systems, generators, motors and miscellaneous electrical apparatus rated 480 volts to 500,000 volts.

Primary Function

The Technician I will perform electrical testing, maintenance, and start-ups of high voltage substations. Assignments are closely supervised and designed to further develop employee job knowledge and abilities.Positions available in Mississippi and Northern Louisiana.

Duties And Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear included (but not limited to) the following:

- Protective relays and relaying systems

• Communicate effectively with the company management team on a regular basis regarding project status and the scheduling of manpower and equipment
• Meters, transducers, and power system metering
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Grounding Systems
• Current and potential transformers
• Circuit breakers
• Motors and Motor Starters
• Power transformers
• Make safety a top priority at all times, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for those who do otherwise
• Generate technical reports detailing services provided, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended
• Power Cables
• Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs
• Represent the company in a professional manner with regard to communicating and interfacing with clients
• Alarm Systems and Annunciators
• Station Batteries and Chargers
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent is required. Technician experience in the high voltage industry will be accepted in lieu of degree. Minimum 2 plus years of experience in the high voltage industry is preferred. Candidates may be placed in job titles ranging in Technician I, Technician II, or Technician III based on experience and knowledge in the field.

Possess skills in the following areas:Demonstrated knowledge of The Power Triangle

• Ability to perform basic current transformer tests
• Ability to understand the basics of a Potential Transformer (PT), Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformer (CCVT), and a Current Transformer (CT)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to travel up to 25% required
• Flexibility for frequent overtime
• Basic knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols
• Understand the major components of a power transformer
• Ability to work effectively in a team based environment
• Ability to understand the basic function and operation of an oil circuit breaker and a Gas Circuit Breaker
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a TWIC card
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the purpose of a current transformer and a potential transformer
• Proven knowledge of a capacitor bank and the different capacitor types
• Must pass pre-employment Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks; must continue to pass all random and client required Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Basic knowledge of various metering configurations and connections
• Ability to understand the basics of one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams
• Proven knowledge of Vacuum versus Air Circuit Breakers
• Ability to define typical AC& DC fundamentals
• Ability to work safely in hazardous situations within high voltage substations, petrochemical plants, refineries, and other safety critical locations
• Basic knowledge of motor ratings and motor testing as applied to rotating machinery
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, and facts to a diverse group of individuals including administrators, engineers, and senior management
• Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of the various functions and difference between protective relay types
• Understand the purpose of primary and secondary phasing

Dashiell provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The company provides life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or HDHP, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401K with immediate vesting and more.

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third party recruiters please.